Spalding County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 16,916.
The median annual property tax in Spalding County is $1,897, which is 24% higher than the Georgia state average and 1% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.96% on a median home value of $196,600. Property taxes represent 3.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,897
+24% vs State
-1% vs US
Median Home Value
$196,600
+9% vs State
-7% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.96%
+7% vs State
+1% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,067
$172/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,528
$127/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,897 +10.7% | 0.96% |
| 2022 | $1,714 +8.5% | 0.96% |
| 2021 | $1,580 +5.5% | 1.06% |
| 2020 | $1,498 +3.2% | 1.11% |
| 2019 | $1,452 | 1.18% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$60,217
per year
Monthly Tax
$158
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Bibb County
Tax: $1,826/yr Rate: 1.10%
Harris County
Tax: $2,470/yr Rate: 0.89%
Tift County
Tax: $1,339/yr Rate: 0.94%
Greene County
Tax: $2,343/yr Rate: 0.68%
Toombs County
Tax: $1,223/yr Rate: 0.96%
Oglethorpe County
Tax: $1,597/yr Rate: 0.80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Spalding County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Spalding County is $1,897 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.96% on a median home value of $196,600.
How does Spalding County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Spalding County are 1% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.96% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Spalding County? ▼
In Spalding County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,067 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,528. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Spalding County? ▼
Property taxes in Spalding County represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $60,217. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.